Hayes Dam
Hayes Dam is an earth dam located in Meade County, Kentucky, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hayes Dam
The primary purpose of Hayes Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gary R. Staples (private). It impounds the Spring Creek Offstream near Concordia.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 177 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 07/12/2007. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Meade |
| Nearest City | Concordia |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek Offstream |
| Coordinates | 38.00423, -86.34265 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GARY R. STAPLES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2007 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00554 |
| Federal ID | KY00554 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |